Bitcoin Core developer Jon Atack warned users to pause transactions during the second week of August 2026 due to potential network reorganization risks linked to the BIP-110 activation window. The warning was posted on X on June 29, 2026. In another development, a motion to dismiss a New York lawsuit seeking ownership of 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets, valued at approximately $229 billion, was filed. Additionally, Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company and Cantor Equity Partners have postponed their planned SPAC merger to renegotiate the terms of the agreement.
Bitcoin Standard Treasury and Cantor Equity Partners I have postponed their merger deadline to renegotiate the specific terms of the transaction.
Read the full storyA defendant moved to dismiss a high-stakes New York lawsuit claiming ownership of 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets valued at approximately $229 billion.
A Bitcoin Core developer has advised users to pause BTC transfers in mid-August to avoid potential double-spending risks during a protocol upgrade.